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Balanced Nutritional Facts About Milk

November 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Whether you are competing on the field, working out, or tackling your to-do list, milk provides the fuel you need for peak performance. The nutritional facts about milk are astounding. One 8-ounce glass of milk [Read More …]

Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom

November 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Butterfat content in the U.S. milk supply climbs as demand for butter, cheese and other dairy foods grows The long-term demand trends for dairy products indicate butter, cheese and other full-fat dairy foods will continue [Read More …]

Nutrients in Milk: Make the Most of Every Day

November 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Find Important Nutrients in Milk Real dairy milk is a source of four essential B vitamins. Milk and other dairy products naturally provide riboflavin, B-12, niacin, and pantothenic acid, which help your body turn the [Read More …]

Where are Milk Prices Going?

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Producer milk prices are based on the wholesale price of four dairy commodities: butter, cheese, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and dry whey. The Agricultural Marketing Service does a weekly survey of these wholesale commodities. At [Read More …]

Podcast: Leading to Win with Jim Ostrom, President/CEO and Founding Partner of Milk Source

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Peggy Coffeen gives 10 minutes of straight talk on leadership and culture, directly from one of the greatest minds in the dairy business, Jim Ostrom, CEO, President and founding partner of Milk Source. What has been his mindset [Read More …]

Milk Carton Shortage and What it Means for Schools

November 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

We are reaching out to apprise you of the critical situation concerning nationwide shortages of half-pint milk cartons in schools, extending beyond our six-state region covered by American Dairy Association North East. A major industry supplier [Read More …]

Last Day for Milk Loss Program assistance is Today: October 30

October 30, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The extended deadline to sign up for USDA’s Milk Loss Program (MLP) is Monday, Oct. 30. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency, MLP compensates dairy producers who, because of qualifying weather events, dumped or removed [Read More …]

Hot Chocolate Milk

October 27, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Hot chocolate milk is one of our most popular school programs for a good reason – it’s simple for school nutrition staff and delicious for students. Hot chocolate milk can be served as a part [Read More …]

Webinar: Colostrum is Liquid Gold – Now let’s get the most we can out of it

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Date: November 7, 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Eastern Presenter: Dr. Sandra Godden, University of Minnesota Sandra is a 1993 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. After working for two years as an [Read More …]

2022-2023 Indiana September Milk Production

October 24, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy herds in Indiana produced 365 million pounds of milk during September, up 3.4 percent from a year ago, according to Nathanial Warenski, State Statistician, USDA NASS, Indiana Field Office. Production per cow in Indiana [Read More …]

Milk Quality Effects of a High Somatic Cell Count

October 20, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A high somatic cell count can effect finished dairy product quality. Milk quality starts on the farm, so dairy producers play an integral role in ensuring safe, wholesome dairy food products are available to consumers. [Read More …]

Get Inside Look at Cheese, Milk, Dairy Ingredient Plants on 2023 PDPW Dairy Processor Tours

October 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tour three innovative dairy processors on Thurs., Oct. 26 Curious about how the milk that leaves your farm is processed into cheese, bottled milk, dairy ingredients and more? The 2023 Dairy Processor Tour presented by [Read More …]

USDA Extends Milk Loss Program Assistance Deadline to Oct. 30

October 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Milk Loss Program (MLP) to Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, allowing more time for eligible dairy farmers to apply for much-needed, weather-related disaster recovery assistance. [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report for Week Eight

October 17, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The proposal to update and raise Class I differentials in all 3,100 counties of the continental United States by National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) was the topic consuming the three full days of testimony this [Read More …]

The Dairy Alliance Champions High School Athletics With Nature’s Drink

October 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Alliance, a leader in the dairy industry raising awareness about the nutritional and wellness advantages of dairy milk, is teaming up with high school athletics associations across the Southeast to be the Official [Read More …]

Walmart Announces New Milk Processing Facility in Valdosta, Georgia

October 13, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Set to open in 2025, the plant will create nearly 400 new jobs and further Walmart’s commitment to deliver high-quality milk to customers. Walmart is committed to delivering high-quality milk to meet the growing demand [Read More …]

Get Inside Look at Cheese, Milk, Dairy Ingredient Plants on 2023 PDPW Dairy Processor Tours

October 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tour three innovative dairy processors on Thurs., Oct. 26 Curious about how the milk that leaves your farm is processed into cheese, bottled milk, dairy ingredients and more? The 2023 Dairy Processor Tour presented by [Read More …]

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report — Week Seven

October 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

There are five “issues” encompassing 21 proposals that make up the substance of the “call” of this hearing into Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) regulations. This week started with the finishing up of issue four, [Read More …]

Advanced Pricing of Class I and II Milk Contributes to Disorderly Marketing Conditions

October 6, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

On Aug. 23, USDA began hearing testimony on proposals to amend the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Now in week seven of testimony, 21 submitted proposals continue to be discussed and examined by USDA and [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices on the Rise

October 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Slowing milk production, combined with a robust gain in demand, is supporting a buoyant outlook for U.S. milk prices in commodity markets. U.S. milk production growth slowed to a crawl in July; meanwhile, total commercial [Read More …]

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

September 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, Cornell food scientists have found. Microfiltration – a [Read More …]

The Real Reason for Slower Dairy Milk Demand and Lower Producer Prices!

September 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The prior two posts covered the lack of growth in milk demand and slowing sales of fluid milk, cheese, and butter. This post will show why retail sales of dairy products are slowing down demand for producer milk. [Read More …]

PDPW Dairy Processor Tours will Provide Inside Look, New Perspectives

September 29, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Tour three innovative dairy processors on Thurs., Oct. 26 Dairy producers have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how the milk produced on their farms is processed into the cheese, milk [Read More …]

Transition Milk, NMPF Update and Market News

September 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Interact with industry experts and earn Dairy AdvanCE continuing education credits This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDPW) will highlight important topics for your farm as well as national and global [Read More …]

John Deere and DeLaval form Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Milk Production

September 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

John Deere and DeLaval have joined efforts to create the Milk Sustainability Center (MSC), a digital ecosystem to help dairy farmers improve the efficiency and sustainability of their operations. The ecosystem will be open for [Read More …]

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

September 21, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

A new filtration process that aims to extend milk’s shelf life can result in a pasteurization-resistant microbacterium passing into fluid milk if equipment isn’t properly cleaned early, Cornell food scientists have found. Microfiltration – a [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

September 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial milk market due to qualifying weather [Read More …]

Fill a Glass with Hope

September 19, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Fill a Glass with Hope® is an effort led by the American Dairy Association North East to bring fresh milk to families in need. Fill a Glass With Hope® is an effort led by American Dairy Association [Read More …]

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

September 18, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

NMPF’s Regulatory Affairs Director, along with an Olympic athlete (and dairy farmer), told the government’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee how dairy is a critical component of diet that should be considered in light of its [Read More …]

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

September 14, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Program Signup Begins Sept. 11, 2023 The U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced Milk Loss Program (MLP) assistance for eligible dairy operations for milk that was dumped or removed, without compensation, from the commercial [Read More …]

Balanced Nutritional Facts About Milk

Shifting Consumer Demand for Dairy Foods Fuels Butterfat Boom

Nutrients in Milk: Make the Most of Every Day

Where are Milk Prices Going?

Podcast: Leading to Win with Jim Ostrom, President/CEO and Founding Partner of Milk Source

Milk Carton Shortage and What it Means for Schools

Last Day for Milk Loss Program assistance is Today: October 30

Hot Chocolate Milk

Webinar: Colostrum is Liquid Gold – Now let’s get the most we can out of it

2022-2023 Indiana September Milk Production

Milk Quality Effects of a High Somatic Cell Count

Get Inside Look at Cheese, Milk, Dairy Ingredient Plants on 2023 PDPW Dairy Processor Tours

USDA Extends Milk Loss Program Assistance Deadline to Oct. 30

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report for Week Eight

The Dairy Alliance Champions High School Athletics With Nature’s Drink

Walmart Announces New Milk Processing Facility in Valdosta, Georgia

Get Inside Look at Cheese, Milk, Dairy Ingredient Plants on 2023 PDPW Dairy Processor Tours

Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Report — Week Seven

Advanced Pricing of Class I and II Milk Contributes to Disorderly Marketing Conditions

Dairy Market Report: Milk Prices on the Rise

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

The Real Reason for Slower Dairy Milk Demand and Lower Producer Prices!

PDPW Dairy Processor Tours will Provide Inside Look, New Perspectives

Transition Milk, NMPF Update and Market News

John Deere and DeLaval form Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Milk Production

Potential spoilage microbe found in microfiltered milk

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

Fill a Glass with Hope

Milk advocates stress dairy’s unique nutrition benefits before dietary guidelines committee

USDA Announces Milk Loss Assistance for Dairy Operations Impacted by 2020, 2021 and 2022 Disaster Events

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage